断水
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Noun meaning a temporary stoppage of water supply, often due to repairs, disasters, or maintenance. Example: 『今日は断水です』 (kyou wa dansui desu, 'There is a water outage today').
Theme
User is visiting their neighbor Yoshiko's house. Yoshiko mentions a recent issue with the water supply in their apartment building.
断水
だんすい
water outage
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Think of a 'cut' in water supply. 断水 (dansui) sounds like 'dan-sui' — imagine a 'dam' (dan) blocking the water, causing an outage!
Cultural Note
断水 (dansui, 'water outage') is a common term used in announcements during maintenance or emergencies in Japan. Residents are often notified in advance via local alerts or news to prepare for temporary water disruptions.
Forms
Base: 断水Noun meaning a temporary stoppage of water supply, often due to repairs, disasters, or maintenance. Example: 『今日は断水です』 (kyou wa dansui desu, 'There is a water outage today').